Racing Club Raise Lautaro Martinez Release Clause

Martinez claimed last year he had an offer to join Real Madrid.

Racing Club's Lautaro Martinez has agreed to stay at the Superliga side until the end of the season, with the forward's release clause having been raised.

Martinez claimed last year he had an offer to join Real Madrid, while Racing criticised Atletico Madrid in December after the LaLiga club allegedly gave the striker a medical without permission.

The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in South American football, earning Argentina youth caps and scoring 13 Superliga goals over the last two seasons.

@RacingClub president Victor Blanco speaking with @TyCSports about Lautaro Martínez signing a new deal at the club: "We have the jewel of Argentine football & he's worth more than $20M. He's going to stay until at least June 30 to play the Copa Libertadores." pic.twitter.com/VTmqHyKS4o